8b, Queen S Grove, Southsea, PO5 3HH
About 8b
8b is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 3HH). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.
Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£414/sq ft) was about 149.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2020 for £547,500.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Garageintegral
Building
- Heating systemgas
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
8b has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
15applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£579,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 19 years.
£547,500
Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
13 March 2020Most recent
£547,500
+90.8%over 12 years31 July 2007
£287,000
+54.3%over 6 years16 April 2001
£186,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 3HH: £642,500 (2025–2011).
Nearby sales in PO5 3HH
Everything we know about 8b, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Queen S Grove homes
On price per m², 8b stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,451
Street avg £2,372
Floor Area
123 m²
Street avg 164 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 6.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
11/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
St. Judes Church — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery. 28 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.6dB